But even fervent utilitarians should pay attention, for two reasons.
In post-Taliban Afghanistan, last winter's fervent promises of steadfast aid and attention are being carried out fitfully at best.
Are the locals paying any attention to the fervent out-of-staters in fluorescent orange stocking caps?
Donald Trump holds his rallies at night, in sports arenas, to draw attention to the anonymous, fervent crowds.
"This has been our policy for years, and we strongly support the N.H.L.'s approach to it, and it's our fervent hope that this draws less attention, not more, when a player eventually comes out," David Stern, the N.B.A.'s commissioner, said.
Rhee's record as chancellor, pushing public charter schools and private school vouchers, and aggressively fighting against the D.C. teachers' union, brought her to national attention, and won her fervent admirers and detractors, as well as an infamous Time magazine cover.
Mr. Holzer's increasing expertise and public visibility brought him to the attention of Mr. Cuomo, a fervent admirer of Mr. Lincoln who initiated a book project during his administration, "Lincoln on Democracy," that involved Mr. Holzer.
Doillon's half-sister, Charlotte Gainsbourg, was an established actress in Europe who gained a fervent following in the United States only after turning her attention to music.
